The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced that the 2015 Fisheries Drought Restoration Program will provide a total of $1.5 million for jurisdictions to assist with habitat restoration, water conservation, education, and drought planning. These drought restoration funds will be granted specifically to projects located in anadromous waters within coastal watersheds and the Central Valley. Eligible applicants include public agencies, recognized tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations.
Completed applications should be sent to the CDFW Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, 830 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. Applications must be received by July 31, 2015 (postmarks will not be accepted). As found on the CDFW Solicitation Notice, the deadline has been extended from July 24, 2015 to July 31, 2015. This link provides the Proposal Solicitation Notice and appendices, as well as some additional information.
Approved projects will start no later than June 1, 2016, and end no later than March 1, 2018. Proposal timeframes must occur within this period. For information or questions about the solicitation or application process, please contact Patty Forbes, Grant Program Coordinator, at (916) 327-8842, or Kevin Shaffer, Anadromous Program Manager, at (916) 327-8841. The announcement for this opportunity can be found on the CDFW website, here.